Specialty Coder Senior - Multi Specialty

TieTalent; Tyler (TX); Remote; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Specialty Coder Senior to ensure high-quality coding for inpatient and outpatient procedures. This role requires collaboration with various departments to maintain coding accuracy and compliance with guidelines. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and relevant coding experience, working in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of coding experience preferred.
• Completion of accredited coding program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assign codes for diagnoses and treatments following ICD-10-CM/PCS guidelines.
• Maintain accuracy rate of 95% or higher.
• Work independently in a remote setting.

Skills

Communication

Coding Accuracy

Education

High school diploma

Baccalaureate Health Informatics

Job description

Specialty Coder Senior - Multi Specialty

Description

Summary:

Selected by CHRISTUS Health Coding Leadership, to focus coding skills and expertise on designated Inpatient or Outpatient high dollar or specialty account types. The Specialty Coder is responsible for maintaining current and high-quality ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and/or CPT coding for inpatient and outpatient diagnoses and procedures, through review of clinical documentation and diagnostic results, with a consistent coding accuracy rate of 95% or better. The coder will accurately abstract data into CHRISTUS Health electronic medical record systems, verifying patient dispositions and physician data, following official coding guidelines.

The coder collaborates with various departments, including HIM and Clinical Documentation Specialists, to ensure accurate documentation supporting billing and reducing denials. Additional departmental tasks may be assigned by leadership.

The coder reports to their Regional Coding Manager, with additional oversight from the Director of Coding Operations and System HIM Director.

Responsibilities:

1. Meet expectations of applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Others, or Leaders.
2. Assign codes for diagnoses, treatments, and procedures following ICD-10-CM/PCS guidelines to generate appropriate MS/APR DRG.
3. Abstract required information from documentation into the electronic medical record system.
4. Validate admit orders and discharge dispositions.
5. Work from assigned coding queue, completing and re-assigning accounts correctly.
6. Manage accounts on ABS Hold, finalizing corrections timely.
7. Maintain accuracy rate of 95% or higher.
8. Meet or exceed productivity standards.
9. Adhere to AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding.
10. Assist in reducing backend errors and report hospital-acquired conditions (HAC).
11. Query providers for missing or unclear documentation, collaborating with HIM and CDI specialists.
12. Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
13. Work independently in a remote setting.
14. Participate in audit discussions.
15. Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of accredited Baccalaureate Health Informatics, Health Information Management, or AHIMA-approved Coding Certificate Program preferred.

Experience:

• 1–3 years preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:

None required.

Work Schedule: TBD

Work Type: Full Time

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